Upper arm · inner acupuncture points — 3D atlas

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

The Upper arm · inner region contains 5 acupuncture points (meridians: HT, LU, PC). The interactive atlas below opens directly on this region: click a point for its booklet (location, needling, indications, combinations), turn on labels, or start the tour.

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Points in this region (5)

CodeNameLocation
HT1
Jiquan
JiquanIn the axilla, in the centre of the axillary fossa, over the axillary artery. Locate with the arm abducted; traditionally needled just…
HT2
Qingling
QinglingOn the medial aspect of the arm, just medial to the biceps brachii muscle, 3 cun superior to the cubital crease.
LU3
Tianfu
Celestial PalaceOn the anterolateral aspect of the arm, just lateral to the border of the biceps brachii muscle, 3 cun inferior to the anterior axillary…
LU4
Xiabai
Clasping the WhiteOn the anterolateral aspect of the upper arm, 4 cun inferior to the anterior axillary…
PC2
Tianquan
Celestial SpringOn the anterior aspect of the upper arm, between the two heads of the biceps brachii muscle, 2 cun inferior to the anterior axillary fold…

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How many acupuncture points are in the Upper arm · inner?

The Upper arm · inner region of the atlas lists 5 points: HT1, HT2, LU3, LU4, PC2.

How do I locate a point in the Upper arm · inner?

Open the point in the 3D atlas: the booklet gives the standard location, a cun ruler from the nearest bony landmark, and a step-by-step description.

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